James Forsyth James Forsyth

From now on, Boris is in a daily fight for survival

Whatever happens, he will be weakened

Up until now, the Tory leadership rules have protected Boris Johnson. The requirement that 15 per cent of MPs must send in a letter sets a high bar for a no-confidence ballot, as demonstrated by how long it took the rebels to get the numbers against both Johnson and May.

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